DIY Game Processing Guide

Step-by-step DIY game processing guides for deer, bear, elk, and moose
from field dressing to the freezer.

Learn How To Process Your Own Game in 4 Simple Steps

Processing your own wild game follows a simple, repeatable process. These four steps apply to deer, bear, elk, moose, and other game species. We cover everything from initial field dressing to cutting down and packaging the meat.

Each step is broken into mini-guides (coming soon) so you can focus specifically on one task at a time.

Step 1: Field Dressing

Learn how to properly field dress your animal.

Step 2: Skin and Quarter

Learn how to remove the hide and break the animal down into manageable pieces.

Step 3: Cut & Trim

Learn how to butcher your animal into your favorite cuts, ground meat or even how to make your own jerky or sausage.

Step 4: Package & Freeze

Learn how to wrap, vacuum-seal and store your meat.